48 hours in Swakopmund [Infographic]

Nobody knows Namibia like the people at Namibia Tourism… and Drive South Africa of course. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Namibia Tourism to bring you the highlights of Swakopmund so that if you find yourself with a mere 48 hours in this seaside location, you can enjoy time well spent.

Swakopmund Highlights

Tourists’ Favourite Place to Stay

Hansa Hotel (dates back to 1905)

www.hansahotel.com.na

Hotel Zum Kaizer
www.hotelzumkaiser.com

Seaside Hotel & Spa
www.seasidehotelandspa.com

Where to Eat

The Brauhaus (German Cuisine)
Tel: + 264 64 402 214

The Tug (known for their seafood platters)
Tel: +264 64 402 356
tug@iafrica.com.na
www.the-tug.com

Café Anton (Black Forest cake)
Tel: + 264 64 400 331/2/3
schweizerhaus@mweb.com.na
www.schweizerhaus.net

Where to Drink

Namibians are beer drinkers, so if you’d like a taste of local culture, order a local beer and enjoy it with locals and fellow travelers alike here…

Tiger Reef (pub on the beach)
Tel: +264 64 400 935
rdowning@iafrica.com.na

What to Do

Living Desert Tour
Tommy’s Tours and Safaris
Tel/Fax: +264 64 461 038
Cell: +264 81 1281 038
tommy@iway.na
www.tommys.iway.na

Quad Biking
Desert Explorers
Tel: +264 64 406 096
Fax: +264 64 504 038
desertex@iafrica.com.na

Sandboarding
Alter Action
Tel/Fax: +264 64 402 737
Cell: +264 81 1282 737
alteraxn@iafrica.com.na
www.alter-action.info

Unusual Facts

Swakopmund is home to the Welwitschia plant and moon landscape.

Must Do

Quad biking
Sandboarding

Next Stop

Skeleton Coast
Coastline

Seal Colony
Approximately 80 km north of Swakopmund

Now you can plan an amazing road trip to Swakopmund while enjoying all that it has to offer.

If you would like to have the freedom to explore the area you are visiting independently, you might want to look into car hire South Africa for the perfect set of wheels.

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